This bill expands the authority of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to enforce drug laws by allowing HSI special agents to perform drug enforcement functions previously limited mainly to the Drug Enforcement Administration, with a focus on combating fentanyl smuggling by international criminal organizations. The authorization is temporary, set to expire five years after the bill's enactment. The legislation also requires the Government Accountability Office to review and report within 18 months on how the Drug Enforcement Administration and HSI coordinate their investigations to avoid duplication or conflicts, and directs the secretaries of Homeland Security and Justice to correct any coordination problems that are identified. No specific funding is allocated in the bill, and the measure includes protections to ensure the Drug Enforcement Administration's existing authorities remain unchanged.
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